Software 
Apple scores patent for inductive charging station – The Christian Science Monitor
The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple 27 new patents on Tuesday, but one in particular suggests the company is moving toward a relatively underused technology – wireless charging stations. Simply deemed “Antenna insert,” patent …
Silent security updates coming to Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion – ZDNet
Summary: The latest update to the Mountain Lion Developer Preview, includes the “OS X Security Update Test 1.0″ feature which silently downloads and installs the latest security updates. According to AppleInsider, in the latest update to the …
Apple releases new Podcasts app for iPad and iPhone – The Christian Science Monitor
Rumors swirled a few weeks ago that Apple would remove podcasts from the regular music app in iOS 6. But while the latter won’t launch until the fall, there’s apparently no time like the present: Apple quietly launched a dedicated … Continue reading
iOS 6 beta for Apple TV allows customizable app icon layouts – Apple Insider
Apple’s latest beta of iOS 6 for the Apple TV allows users to customize and reorder the layout of application icons, just like on the iPhone and iPad. Similar to the long press used to move icons on the iPhone … Continue reading
Apple’s iOS crushes Google’s Android with 52% higher app loyalty rates – Macdaily News
“In great news for the mobile app market, app retention rates are improving as app publishers shift from an early focus on ‘downloads’ to more mature customer acquisition and retention models. The overall app industry improved retention …
OS X Mountain Lion: 10 Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Upgrade Soon – eWeek
With the help of a new feature called Power Nap, OS X Mountain Lion users won’t need to worry about keeping their Mac up-to-date. According to Apple, the app will continue to update Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and other programs even … Continue reading
Is Android Closing The Gap On Apple’s iOS? – Seekingalpha.com
According to the chart, Android’s share rose from 23% to 47% while iOS has dropped from 72% to 52%. Seems bearish for Apple and bullish for Amazon and other Android manufacturers, doesn’t it? I say not so fast. When it … Continue reading
Businesses: How to create passes for iOS 6 Passbook today – ZDNet
Summary: PassSource gives retailers a way to create free passes for iOS 6 Passbook ahead of the public release of Apple’s API. Here’s the description of Passbook from Apple’s iOS 6 preview page: Your boarding passes, movie tickets …
Apple wins patent for inductive charging docking station – CNET News
Apple has won a patent for a technology that could help iOS device owners more easily charge their phones and tablets. Granted to Apple yesterday, the patent known simply as “Antenna insert” would outfit a docking station with inductive charging … Continue reading
Report: Apple’s new iOS maps app integrating Yelp check-ins – Fiercemobilecontent
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) forthcoming iOS 6 mobile operating system overhaul will incorporate location-enabled Yelp check-in services, Bloomberg reports. According to materials distributed by Apple to registered developer partners, iOS 6–expected …
